Wondering songstress zhou xuan biography

Zhou Xuan (周璇 1918-1957)

Career

Zhou Xuan was once the most popular actress and singer in China's entertainment industry.

Zhou was born Su Pu in August 1918.

Wondering songstress zhou xuan biography

She displayed exceptional singing talent at an early age. In 1931, she joined Li Jinhui's Ming Yue Society, a Shanghai musical company. In her first performance, the 13-year-old sang a song "The Glory of a Nation," some words of which were "To contend with the enemy on the battlefield." Her performance of this song was so well received by audiences that the troupe director changed her stage name to Zhou Xuan, which means "contend with."

In 1934, Zhou Xuan took second place in a singing competition in Shanghai and was hailed by the press and public as a "golden voice." Zhou rapidly became the most famous and marketable popular singer in the gramophone era.

Her sweet and eminently beautiful voice captured the hearts of millions of Chinese of her time.

Zhou started her film acting career in 1935, and she